Clark G R Elem School

Clark G. R. Elem School describes its approach as standards-based instruction for all students, centered on mutual respect, positive student-staff relationships, and helping students become self-advocating learners. The school also emphasizes integrating arts and technology throughout the curriculum, including its Fine and Performing Arts Magnet focus and schoolwide technology access. (schoolreports.cps.edu)

Clark ES lists two admissions paths on its CPS profile: a CPS Full Day Preschool program for age 4 with limited availability and an open application status, and a Fine & Performing Arts program serving grades K-8; CPS says preschool seats are handled through Chicago Early Learning, while K-8 district elementary choice applications are handled through GoCPS. (cps.edu) For the Fine & Performing Arts program, families apply in GoCPS during the fall application window; for the current 2026-27 cycle, CPS opened applications on September 23, 2025 and closed them at 5:00 p.m. on November 14, 2025. (cps.edu) Clark’s Fine & Performing Arts admissions are by random computerized lottery, there is no minimum GPA requirement, non-CPS applicants must upload an official transcript in GoCPS, and first-time CPS enrollees must provide proof of age, Chicago residency, and required medical forms. (cps.edu) The key dates CPS currently lists for elementary results are March 13, 2026 for initial results, April 3, 2026 for the offer acceptance deadline, April 10, 2026 for the appeals deadline, and April 27, 2026 for the elementary rolling waitlist opening. (cps.edu) Clark’s published priority order for the Fine & Performing Arts program is Sibling Preference, Staff Priority, Pre-K Preference, then General; if no seat is offered, students can remain on the GoCPS waitlist, where offers are made only if capacity opens and families accept or decline them through their GoCPS account. (cps.edu)